CPU
GPU
Pentium M 725
A6-3430MX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Pentium M 725 is positioned at rank 141 and the A6-3430MX is on rank 822, so the Pentium M 725 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium M 725
Performance Per Dollar A6-3430MX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium M 725 | A6-3430MX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium M 725 | A6-3430MX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium M 725 and A6-3430MX
Pentium M 725
The Pentium M 725 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,400 points. Launch price was $69.
A6-3430MX
The A6-3430MX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,389 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
The Pentium M 725 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the A6-3430MX offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A6-3430MX has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Pentium M 725 versus 2.4 GHz on the A6-3430MX — a 40% clock advantage for the A6-3430MX (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Pentium M 725 uses the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture (90 nm), while the A6-3430MX uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium M 725 scores 1,400 against the A6-3430MX's 1,389 — a 0.8% lead for the Pentium M 725. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 150 vs 254, a 51.5% lead for the A6-3430MX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium M 725 | A6-3430MX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 4 / 4+300% |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.4 GHz+50% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.7 GHz+6% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 90 nm | 32 nm-64% |
| Architecture | Dothan (2004−2005) | Llano (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 1,400 | 1,389 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 150 | 254+69% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 150 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium M 725 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A6-3430MX uses FS1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR-333 on the Pentium M 725 versus DDR3-1600 on the A6-3430MX — the A6-3430MX supports -203.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A6-3430MX supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Pentium M 725) vs 2 (A6-3430MX). PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium M 725) vs 16 (A6-3430MX) — the A6-3430MX offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Pentium M 725 | A6-3430MX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | FS1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR-333 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 8 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: None (Pentium M 725) vs AMD-V (A6-3430MX). The A6-3430MX includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6520G), while the Pentium M 725 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium M 725 targets Legacy Laptop, A6-3430MX targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A6-3430MX rivals Core i3-2350M.
| Feature | Pentium M 725 | A6-3430MX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Radeon HD 6520G |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | None | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Legacy Laptop | Budget Laptop |
Top Performing CPUs
The most powerful cpus ranked by PassMark CPU Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar CPU comparisons based on Pentium M 725 and A6-3430MX
